Kleinman v. Buzzeo

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kevin J. Kerrigan, J.

It is ordered that the motion is decided as follows:

That branch of the motion by the City for dismissal of the complaint against the New York City Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Environmental Protection and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation is granted, there appearing no opposition to this branch of the motion. Since they are not distinct entities but merely departments, or agencies, of the City they are not cognizable parties.

The remaining branch of the motion by the City for summary judgment dismissing the…